Job Description
Step into a pivotal HR Manager role where you’ll drive culture, shape people strategy and lead a dedicated HR team in a growing organisation committed to employee wellbeing, engagement and continuous improvement.
HR Manager
Bolton - must be available to be on site in Carlisle one day per week.
£45,000 FTE
Full-time or Part-time
Permanent
Hybrid
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
Our client is a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to delivering high-quality services across multiple sites. With a strong commitment to colleagues, customers and their wider community, they pride themselves on fostering a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace.
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to implement their HR Strategy, lead a high-performing HR team and provide expert guidance across all areas of people management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Foster a positive, engaging and high-retention work environment
* Partner with managers on workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
* Identify training needs to support employee development and organisational goals
* Ensure the effectiveness of the recruitment and selection process
* Continuously evaluate the total rewards package to ensure competitiveness
* Manage the HR budget with support from the Head of People & Safety
* Collaborate with the L&D Lead to design and deliver impactful training programmes
* Support HR Advisors through TUPE processes and employee relations matters
* Lead HR-related projects and policy development initiatives
* Review and develop contracts, policies and procedures in line with legislation
* Provide people analytics and insights to the Senior Leadership Team
* Coach and mentor HR team members, supporting skill development and resilience
* Ensure safeguarding, GDPR compliance and robust right-to-work processes
* Promote continuous improvement across HR operations
* Support wellbeing, DE&I and engagement initiatives
* Analyse people data to evaluate and strengthen DE&I outcomes
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a confident and forward-thinking HR professional with strong leadership capabilities, a passion for people development and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be skilled at handling complex HR issues with professionalism and clarity. About you:
* CIPD Level 5 (essential) and ideally Level 7
* HR management experience within a large organisation
* Hands-on experience in recruitment and employee relations
* Strong employment law knowledge, including TUPE, discipline, capability and grievance
* Experience leading HR teams and coaching others
* Success in change management and organisational development
* Ability to translate strategy into operational delivery
* Knowledge of pay, grading and remuneration frameworks
* Experience managing HRIS (iTrent desirable)
* Strong IT, reporting and project management skills
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing abilities
* Ability to prioritise, multitask and work well under pressure
* A full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites
Benefits:
* Early finish on a Friday
* Up to 5% employer pension contribution
* Eye testing
* Sales Lead Bonus Initiative
* Cycle to work
* Employee Referral Scheme
* 25 Days Holiday plus Public Holidays
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Holiday Buy / Sell Scheme
* Employee Lifestyle Benefits including supermarket and high street discounts and lots more…